Live on the Edge of Forever
Symphony X · 2001
106 min · 15 tracks · progressive metal · neo-classical metal
Symphony X blends intricate guitar work with orchestral arrangements, creating an epic soundscape that transcends traditional metal boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with climactic peaks
- epic soundscapes for deep reflection
- wave-like pacing that captivates attention
- immersive journey through intricate arrangements
- for evening introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live on the Edge of Forever' was released in 2001, Symphony X had established themselves as a leading force in progressive metal following their 1997 breakthrough album 'The Divine Wings of Tragedy.' This live album captures the band at a pivotal moment, showcasing their technical prowess and theatrical presentation while they were gaining momentum in the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Nightwish
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Prelude 1:38
- 2 Evolution (The Grand Design) 5:18
- 3 Fallen / Transcendence 6:30
- 4 Communion and the Oracle 7:39
- 5 The Bird-Serpent War 3:39
- 6 On the Breath of Poseidon 5:09
- 7 Egypt 7:05
- 8 The Death of Balance / Candlelight Fantasia 5:52
- 9 The Eyes of Medusa 4:32
Disc 2
- 1 Smoke and Mirrors 6:34
- 2 Church of the Machine 7:21
- 3 Through the Looking Glass 14:09
- 4 Of Sins and Shadows 7:22
- 5 Sea of Lies 4:05
- 6 The Divine Wings of Tragedy 19:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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